You've probably heard from your parents many times, my friend, that you need to prepare in advance. But only a few of us actually do it. And why do we even need to pack our rucksack in advance?
That's exactly what a boy named Peter thought. Almost every morning he and his dad were late—one to school and the other to work.
It happened this morning too…
Dad, have you seen my rucksack? And where's my school uniform?
Peter cried, running down the corridor.
Son, I'm late for work. Come on, get ready quickly.
His father answered curtly.
Well, Dad, I'm late for school too. And I've even lost my rucksack.
Ask your mum. I can't find my tie either.
Just then Mum came into the corridor. She handed Peter an already packed rucksack and gave Dad his tie.
That's why I keep telling you that you need to prepare things and pack your rucksack in advance.
Mum said sternly but calmly.
But neither of them was listening anymore. Peter and Dad were running very late. They quickly ran down the stairs and jumped into the car.
We won't be late now.
Dad said with relief.
But when he drove onto the road, he saw a huge traffic jam. The thing was that winter had decided to arrive early this year. Snow had fallen during the night. And many motorists hadn't managed to prepare their vehicles for winter. Including Peter's dad.
He hadn't prepared for winter in advance either. And for good reason… Because it was precisely because of this that many accidents happened on the road that day.
Peter saw how one car skidded badly on a bend and nearly crashed into a lamppost.
Dad, how awful.
Peter cried out, pointing at the car that had ended up on the roadside.
Yes, son. You need to prepare your car for winter in advance. And it's better not to make sharp turns in weather like this.
Peter's dad deeply regretted not preparing his car for winter himself. Because driving that day was truly difficult.
Peter's dad was lost in thought, but his son interrupted his reflections.
You know, Dad. Mum wasn't wrong when she kept telling us that everything needs to be done in advance. If I had packed my rucksack yesterday evening, I wouldn't have spent so much time this morning looking for my school things, and we wouldn't have been late.
You're right, son. Everything needs to be done in advance.
His father replied, feeling even ashamed that he hadn't followed his wife's truly valuable advice.
